If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This commentary on what the author calls a singular, irreplaceable gem among the books of the new testament is written with a balance of theological orthodoxy, reverent scholarship, and evangelical warmth. Each commentary provides thorough introductions, bibliographies, and scripture and subject indexes. His expositional approach is wellsuited for personal or public study. Edmond hiebert is currently considered a single author. James was a leader in the important council of jerusalem acts 15. More probably is the view that james was not citing a particular passage but summarizing the truth expressed in several old testament passages. James commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Commentary exposition of the pastoral epistles by wm.
Read james commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of james, one of the most straightforward epistles, certainly has its oddities. The commentary also gives attention to the meaning of the greek original but does so in a manner that is understandable to the student who is unfamiliar with the language. His commentary is valuable for both scholars and laypeople, with rigorous but readable application of the original greek and.
The james who authored the epistle of james was a man of prayer 5. Edmond hiebert, the unifying theme of the epistle of james, bibliotheca. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions. An early history of the church says that james was such a man of prayer that his knees had large, thick calluses, making them look like the knees of a camel. Edmond hiebert and have read him since high school. Rosscup professor of bible exposition recent years have witnessed the publishing of an abundance of commentaries on ot books of the bible. A commentary on genesis for the series, the society of biblical literature commentary on the septuagint sblcs, sponsored by the international organization for septuagint and cognate studies ioscs. Edmond hiebert, an introduction to the newtestament, vol. He wrote widely on the new testament, including 1 and 2 timothy and titus and philemon in everymans bible commentary series and 1 and 2 thessalonians and 1 peter. Many commentators believed that james lack of reference to the jerusalem council a. Study the bible online using commentary on james and more. Hiebert barclay holds that our book of james is the substance of a. These paperback books are good tools for pastors and other church leaders.
Hiebert is the author of the epistle of james, introduction to the new testament, volumes i, ii, and iii. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. Dykstra, xiv congress of the ioscs, helsinki, 2010 ed. Study guide for james 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Other men mentioned in the bible named james include. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise the codensed onevolume classic commentary. Written in 1891 for the novice student of the bible, this. Hiebert uses his knowledge of greek to practical effect for pastors and bible students. He has published commentaries on i and ii timothy and those are also great works. James takes the familiar identity of a bondservant in his greeting, evidencing his humility and obedience to his lord jesus christ. The unifying theme of the epistle of james gordon college faculty. Laws, a commentary on the epistle of james, harpers new testament. Add three volumes of insightful new testament commentary to your library with the d. The author writes in a way that reflects james practicality.
Logos is pleased to present a fivevolume collection from wellknown new testament exegete, scholar, professor, and author d. James 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. You can find the best commentary on james for you using the tools on the right side. A critical introduction to the epistle of james and an exposition of. Hebrews james 1 peter 2 peterjude johannine epistles revelation backgrounds nt primary source material nt canon nt criticism nt textual criticism nt hermeneutics nt introductions nt theology nt theological dictionaries nt archaeology. Edmond hiebert primary author only author division. His exposition highlights propitiation, a premillennial antichrist, christ s imminent return, and warnings against false teachers and argues for an actual lady. The contents of the epistle, further, make it clear that james is not content simply to establish the abstract truth that a saving. This collection includes three commentaries on several new testament books including mark, john, 2 peter, and jude. A revered evangelical commentator, hiebert brings pastoral warmth and insight with a scholarly backbone to epistles from paul, peter, and james. Dockery, commenting on commentaries on the book of james, criswell.
Expositional commentary of 1 john by edmond hiebert. This fact accords with the extrabiblical picture of james as a man who prayed with earnest devotion. Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the gospel. Edmond hiebert an introduction to the nonpauline epistles. He defends johannine authorship and discusses textual evidence for the johannine comma of 1 john 5. James overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Burdick, james, in the expositors bible commentary 12 vols. Biography david edmond hiebert was born 27 july 1910 near corn, oklahoma. Ronald blue, james, in the bible knowledge commentary. Hiebert was, however, best known for his commentaries on the new testament. The epistle of james is notoriously difficult to outline. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude. Hiebert reaches both scholar and layperson with his accurate but understandable application of greek and the addition of a detailed bibliography for further study. A survey of such volumes published from 1987 through 1992 can be quite beneficial to ones study of the bible for either public presentation or.
The epistle of james has had a controversial history. This commentary is more technical than practical with so many layers it may overwhelm you. Along with 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude, it belongs to that category of new testament epistles called general or catholic in the sense of universal see catholic epistles. He was baptized and became a member of the ingalls mennonite brethren church. An excellent commentary for preaching or teaching james.
Williams, the letters of john and james, cambridge bible commentary. Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text. It is a work which provides the preacher, teacher, and layman with a clear and concise discussion of the meaning of the biblical text yet never ignores the devotional purpose with which. A critical and exegetical commentary of the epistle of st. He later moved with his family to kansas, where he lived in hillsboro and ingalls. Songer, james, in the broadman bible commentary, ed. Jude could identify himself simply as a brother of james jude 1. Commentary on the book of james relevant bible teaching. James was stimulating a sluggish faith that minimized the results of saving faith in daily life. Society of biblical literature septuagint and cognate studies sblscs 59. Ot commentaries for bible expositors, 1987921 james e. Edmond hiebert 19281995 was professor emeritus of new testament at mennonite brethren biblical seminary in fresno, calif. Martin dibelius, a commentary on the epistle of james in hermeneia, rev. Paul was rooting out works that excluded and destroyed saving faith.
Summing up this letter, he observes, first peter is preeminently an epistle of triumphant faith amid suffering. Edmond hiebert papers, m205, center for mennonite brethren studies, fresno, calif. An expositional commentary, james, gospel of mark, the epistles of john. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying gods word to life today. James a devotional commentary nine tests of genuine faith 93 page pdf william barclay hiebert barclay holds that our book of james is the substance of a sermon preached by james, the lords brother, taken down by someone else and translated into greek with a few additions.
Abbottsmith, a manual greek lexicon of the new testament, 3d ed. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. Expositional commentary of 1 john by edmond hiebert monergism. Along with 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude, it belongs to that category of new testament epistles called general or catholic in the sense of universal. First timothy everymans bible commentary by d edmond. Comfort and counsel for a church in crisis 1, 2, 3 john. Pauls epistles to the colossians, to the thessalonians, to timothy, to titus and to philemon, by r. Moo, in his commentary on james, writes about the background of the epistle. Edmond hiebert covers 1 john, 2 john, and 3 john in this expositional commentary.
Hodges, 1 john, in the bible knowledge commentary, new testa. James clearly set the initiative on the person in need. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. Charles john ellicott 18191905, editor, a new testament commentary for english readers various writers, 3 vols. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. This volume is a great work on the epistle of james. Edmond hiebert, an introduction to the newtes tament. Originally written in 1706, matthew henrys six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. There are several men named james mentioned in the new testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called james the just, the halfbrother of jesus matthew. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. An expositional commentary, james, titus and philemon everymans bible commentary, and several more. Yet, his works are not so exhaustive that the layman cannot benefit from them. Michael brown, thaddeus williams, peter jones, dennis e johnson. He has no axe to grind but only seeks to explain the text as the author himself would have us know it.
James also said that the elders of the church, as they pray, should anoint the sick person with oil in the name of. Therefore, when properly interpreted, there can ultimately be no con. David edmond hiebert was born 27 july 1910 near corn, oklahoma. Mr hiebert uses his knowledge of the original greek in these accurate and understandable commentaries. Edmond hiebert, the unifying theme of the epistle of james, bibliotheca sacra 5. Commentary on the book of james james 1 1james, a bondservant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
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